CVE-2026-86984

Unauthorized Access to Contacts via Home Folder File Access

Published Oct 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A file access issue existed with certain home folder files. This was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts.

Remediation

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Unauthorized Access to Contacts via Home Folder File Access
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Title Potential Unauthorized Access to User Contacts via Home Folder File Access
Weaknesses CWE-732
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Weaknesses CWE-284
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Potential Unauthorized Access to User Contacts via Home Folder File Access
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Weaknesses CWE-732
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description A file access issue existed with certain home folder files. This was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2026, 10:31 PM
Reserved
Sep 8, 2026, 4:43 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 26, 2026, 9:20 PM
Modified
Nov 4, 2026, 5:08 PM